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Overview |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Hartwick College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,103 students)
Central College vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 153.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Hartwick College than Central College ($50,254.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than Central College ($22,396 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 29.2% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($10,860 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Hartwick College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 279.3% larger than aid received Central College ($41,717 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or Central College .
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Central College vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Hartwick College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hartwick College and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Hartwick College (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,100)
- Hartwick College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hartwick College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartwick College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/